West Bend L5700 User Manual
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Do not attempt to mix or knead heavy dough, mash potatoes, beat egg whites,
grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits or vegetables. The blender is not
made to perform these tasks.
grind raw meat, or extract juices from fruits or vegetables. The blender is not
made to perform these tasks.
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Do not over-blend foods. Most ingredients should be properly blended or
chopped in seconds.
chopped in seconds.
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Do not operate motor base for longer than 3 minutes at a time; allow 5 minutes
before running motor again.
before running motor again.
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If the motor stalls, turn off and unplug the unit. Remove a portion of the
ingredients before attempting to continue.
ingredients before attempting to continue.
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Do not add boiling liquids to the BLENDING JAR.
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Cut all firm fruits and vegetables, cooked meats, fish, and seafoods into pieces
no larger than ¾“ (1.8cm) to 1” (2.5cm). Cut all kinds of cheeses into pieces no
larger than ¾” (1.8cm).
no larger than ¾“ (1.8cm) to 1” (2.5cm). Cut all kinds of cheeses into pieces no
larger than ¾” (1.8cm).
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Allow cooked vegetables and broth to cool before pouring into BLENDING JAR
for processing.
for processing.
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LENDER
1. Switch blender to “OFF” position and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Hand wash the blending jar, lid, lid cap, and blade base in warm, soapy water,
rinse, and dry. Be careful of blades in bottom blending jar when washing and
drying. DO NOT WASH ANY PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER.
drying. DO NOT WASH ANY PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER.
3. Blender parts are corrosion resistant, sanitary, and easily cleaned. Before first
use and after every use, separate parts and clean thoroughly in warm, soapy
water, rinse and dry well.
water, rinse and dry well.
4. Wipe blender base, control knob, and cord with a damp cloth or sponge. To
remove stubborn stains, use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser. Never submerge
motor base in water.
motor base in water.
5. Reassemble the blender with lid open to prevent odor.
6. Check all components before reassembly. If the processing blades are stuck or
difficult to turn, DO NOT USE BLENDER. To check, carefully use a scraper or
protective hand covering to turn the blades in a counter-clockwise direction
(opposite edges are sharp). Blades should turn freely.
protective hand covering to turn the blades in a counter-clockwise direction
(opposite edges are sharp). Blades should turn freely.
7. If the blending jar is chipped or cracked, DO NOT USE BLENDER - further use
could result in the blender jar breaking. If you need to take the blades out,
please use a cloth or protective hand covering to remove blade base.
please use a cloth or protective hand covering to remove blade base.